Rosso 'Cà Lustra' Zanovello 2021

The 'Cà Lustra' Colli Euganei Rosso from the family-run Zanovello is a blend of organically grown Merlot and Cabernet characterised by a juicy and pleasant drinkability. These two famous international grape varieties arrived in the Euganean Hills territory as early as the second half of the 19th century, immediately adapting to the area's pedoclimatic characteristics. Being then a rather heterogeneous territory, the styles of Colli Euganei Rosso produced are many, from fresh and light wines to more structured and ample expressions. Zanovello's interpretation falls into the first category, although it is not without a certain complexity, thanks in part to its passage in wooden barrels.

Zanovello Colli Euganei Rosso 'Cà Lustra' consists of a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes grown under certified organic cultivation on soils of volcanic origin, rich in clay and limestone. Following the harvest, the grapes are immediately transferred to the cellar, where the alcoholic fermentation takes place in contact with the skins in stainless steel tanks thanks to the sole intervention of indigenous yeasts. Once the fermentation process is complete, the liquid is decanted into large wooden barrels, where it matures for 12 months until final bottling.

Zanovello's 'Cà Lustra' Rosso Colli Euganei has an intense ruby red colour. The bouquet is composed of vivid fruity and floral scents reminiscent of sour black cherry, violet and small red fruits, alternating with herbaceous and spicy hints typical of Cabernet. The progression on the palate reveals lively freshness, pleasant savouriness and excellent balance, with sweet, gentle tannins accompanying the juicy, mineral, exceptionally drinkable finish, rich in fruity returns.